**Working Title: IT Business Analyst** **Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 83654 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/29/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/11/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Pollution Control Agency + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Business Analyst + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **End Date** : up to two (2) years + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization’s applications and agency-specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate. As an IT Business Analyst, you will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to successfully act as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met. This includes participating in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, software requirements, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives. The Business Analyst works as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and presenting the findings for analysis of solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The Business Analyst works with development team members by collaborating on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions. The Business Analyst also communicates and consults with system user populations concerning system changes and implementation planning for changes and releases. _This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to two (2) years._ **This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:** + Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St Paul, Minnesota. + Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. **Minimum Qualifications** **Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions. Experience must include: + Creating business relevant artifacts: business and functional requirements, process diagrams or process maps, models, and use cases. + Experience gathering and communicating business needs and functional requirements via the following: High Level Requirements, Business Process Models, UML Diagrams, Wireframes, Use Cases, and UserStories (with /Acceptance Criteria). + Analyzing organizational processes to identify opportunities for improvement and to verify adherence to documented standards. + Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills sufficient to participate in discussions among system users, representatives state and partner agencies, as well as other IT staff + Knowledge and use of defect management tools such as Mantis or Jira. + Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. + Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field may substitute for three years of experience, OR a related Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years, OR a related Associate’s may substitute for one year. **Preferred Qualifications** + Any Business Analysis certification + User experience with Microsoft Teams + Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) + Experience with Accessibility Guidelines + Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) + Criminal History Check + Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Other legally required checks **Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.